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THE COURIER SATUR DAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 WEEKEND M E N TA L H E A LT H M O M E N T How exactly do you talk to your teens about sex? | E2 R E V IE W T IME S FOOD Quesadillas make for a great pre-trick-or-treat meal | E4 Photo provided Jones Mansion event features tea, food and ghost stories SAXOPHONIST MATT COREY will perform at the University of Findlay’s Alumni Memorial Union Oct. 28 as part of the school’s Music Bach’s series. The Jones Mansion, 313 E. Sandusky St., Findlay, will host a relaxing fall afternoon of hot tea, savory food and conversation for a “spirited” tea event at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The event will feature actual ghost stories associated with the mansion and personal oracle card readings will be offered for those who would like their fortunes read. The mansion has declined offers from the Ghost Hunters and similar groups because of the potential negativity of any findings. These stories are not Illustration provided intended to create any fear for anyone who attends the mansion’s functions. Participants are advised to inform the mansion of any food allergies in advance so that other options can be arranged. Tickets are limited to the first 60 people and may be purchased by calling 419-427-5915, stopping by the mansion Monday evenings from 5:15 to 7, or by placing a check in the dropbox at the mansion so tickets will be held for participants at the door. Toledo Symphony Orchestra to perform at Winebrenner Matt Corey to perform at the University of Findlay Saxophonist Matt Corey will return to the University of Findlay stage on Friday, Oct. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union as part of the free and public Music Bach’s Concert Series. Corey takes his audience on a musical ride that features the saxophone as singer. As a world traveler who specializes in rhythm and blues, soul, jazz and hip-hop, his high-energy show covers musical hits from the likes of Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake and Michael Jackson. He was nominated for Best Music Act of 2012 by Campus Activities Magazine, was crowned Male Solo Artist of the Year for four years, and his performance as the lead role in the Emmy- and Tony-Awardwinning Broadway spectacular “Blast!” was characterized as “exquisite” by the London Theatre Guide. Corey has also performed with artists such as Lil Wayne, Dave Matthews and New Boyz. He has opened for the likes of Common, Third Eye Blind, Matt Posner and many others. In June 2014, he played alongside the Canton Orchestra. To hear some of Corey’s hits, visit www.mattcoreymusic.com. Music Bach’s Concert Series runs throughout the academic year and features live musicians. The concerts take place over the lunch hour. Individuals attending may pack a lunch or purchase one at The Cave. Attendees may stay for the entire concert or for a few minutes as their schedules permit. The Music Bach’s Series has been a University of Findlay tradition for more than 25 years. It is presented by UF’s Student Activities Board, an extension of the Office of Student Activities, Commuter Services and Leadership Development. Student Activities Board is a student board that strives to bring diverse, educational entertainment to campus. Call 419-434-4606 for more information. Tyler Hoechlin is just super Actor suits up as Superman for The CW’s ‘Supergirl’ By ALICIA RANCILIO ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Tyler Hoechlin says a pivotal moment playing Superman on The CW’s “Supergirl” came when he met four children on the set while he was wearing the suit. Hoechlin says he realized “they don’t know my name. They don’t have any idea who I am but for 10 minutes, I’m Superman to them. It was the coolest thing.” It also helped him shape the character. “He’s a symbol of hope for kids so they can do anything, they can be anything; that good can triumph over evil, so that was a really kind of a cool, informative situation,” the 29-year-old actor said in a recent interview. Also surreal: Being offered the part by the show’s co-creators and executive producers, Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg. Hoechlin, best known for his portrayal of a werewolf on MTV’s “Teen Wolf,” said they brought up the idea on a Monday. That Friday he received a phone call that it was happening while riding in a car with his younger brother. “He was like, ‘Wait, so you’re Superman?’ It’s the weirdest thing to say.” Hoechlin was in Australia when news broke that he would play the role. He woke up to “50 text messages,” he said, and that’s when he realized that casting had been announced. Hoechlin appears in the first two episodes of the second season of “Supergirl,” which returned at 8 p.m. Monday on The CW after moving from CBS. When “Supergirl” was getting ready to debut, Superman wasn’t going to make an appearance so as not to overshadow his cousin, Kara, played by Melissa Benoist. Hoechlin says Superman’s presence now makes sense because the two characters understand each other. “At the end of the day, no one in the world knows where they come from or who they really are the way those two do,” he said. Hoechlin and The CW has said he will appear in two episodes, but the actor says he could be back. “Who knows? Those decisions are in the hands of other people. We’ll see how people respond to the first two episodes and we’ll go from there.” He wouldn’t confirm whether he’ll return for the send-off of “Teen ALICIA RANCILIO / The Associated Press ACTOR TYLER Hoechlin portrays Superman in The CW television series, “Supergirl.” Wolf,” airing its sixth and final season starting in November. The finale will air in 2017. “It’s going to hit 100 episodes this year; it’s a great note to go out on.” As part of the University of Findlay’s fall entertainment lineup, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra will perform a “Legends, Myths and Heroes” concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Winebrenner Theological Seminary’s TLB Auditorium. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for non-UF st udent s . T hey are free for UF students, and $10 for UF faculty and staff. Tickets can Photo provided be purchased at the REI HOTODA will be the guest Marathon Center conductor when the Toledo Symphony for the Performing Orchestra performs at Winebrenner Arts box office, 200 Theological Seminary Oct. 21. W. Main Cross St., Findlay, and online at www.marathoncenterarts.org. An additional processing fee will apply. The program will include “Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla” by Glinka; “Triumphal March” from Verdi’s “Aida,” Act 2; Khachaturian’s adagio from “Spartacus,” Suite No. 2; Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” allegro con brio; “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by Dukas; “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun” by Debussy; and six selections from Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” (1919). Rei Hotoda will serve as guest conductor. She has guest conducted with many of today’s leading ensembles, such as the symphonies of Baltimore, Chicago and Dallas. As an accomplished pianist, she has also appeared as a featured soloist and conductor from the piano, and her recording credits are wide ranging. Hotoda is the proud recipient of several prestigious awards, including the 2006 Taki Concordia Conducting Fellowships, created by Marin Alsop to mentor women conductors. Financial assistance has included a Peabody Career Development Grant, the Women’s Philharmonic Scholarship and an Illinois Arts Council International Arts Exchange Grant. The orchestra will also pay tribute to the late Mariann Younger of Findlay, a supporter of the arts and Toledo Symphony Orchestra concerts. Younger was instrumental in volunteering for and contributing to the Mazza Museum. The museum’s Dana Younger Gallery was named in her honor. In 2008, she was awarded an honorary doctor of fine arts by the University of Findlay. Marching Oiler Brass to perform concert selections at Winebrenner Whether you’re a “Hang on Sloopy” stalwart or an Aerosmith fan, the upcoming Marching Oiler Brass fall concert will have a little something for everyone. Featuring selections from the band’s halftime and pregame shows this season, the annual musical celebration, directed by Richard Napierala, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, in Winebrenner Theological Seminary’s TLB Auditorium. Free tickets will be required and can be obtained at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts or at the door. Songs will include the following Wild West-themed selections: “Magnificent Seven,” “Appalachian Morning” and “How the West Was Won”; Coldplay’s “Clocks,” “Lost” and “Viva La Vida”; Homecoming game tunes that include “Carry On Wayward Son,” and “Hang on Sloopy”; and the 1980s hits “Africa,” “Jump” and “Livin’ on a Prayer.” The University of Findlay majorettes will also perform. Photo provided THE UNIVERSITY OF Findlay’s Marching Oiler Brass will perform in concert Oct. 30 at Winebrenner Theological Seminary’s TLB Auditorium. Arts & Entertainment 1 & 2 | Food 4 | Comics 5 E2 THE COURIER & REVIEW TIMES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 on the true story of the women who worked at the Radium Dial Company in the ’20s and ’30s, a period when newly liberated women were entering the workforce. The play begins as the women get jobs painting the faces of watches and clocks at the factory with luminous paint. However, the paint is toxic, and, unbeknownst to the women, their company has knowingly poisoned them. The drama chronicles how the women set out to improve working conditions for future generations. Admission: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and older as well as non-Bluffton students. Time: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3-5; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Location: Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall, Bluffton University. Information: Tricia Bell at 419-3583285 or bellt@bluffton.edu. Your guide to fun in our area There's always something to do! Events PUMPKIN TRAIN AND HAUNTED ENGINE HOUSE Through Oct. 23 Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation opens its fall season with the Pumpkin Train. The Haunted Engine House also returns with the Riverside Train running concurrently. The haunted house is not appropriate for small children. Admission: $2 train tickets for adults, $1 for kids 12 and under. Pumpkins sold for $5. Haunted house tickets are $5. Time: Pumpkin Train runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Haunted house and Riverside Train operate 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Location: 12505 Hancock County 99, Findlay. Information: www.nworrp.org. HISTORY ROUNDTABLE Through Oct. 29 Educator and local historian Mike Gilbert’s series, History Roundtable, returns to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums for three remaining Saturday sessions this fall. Each week covers a different topic: stories from the 1913 flood in Fremont; Oakwood Cemetery; and local ghost stories. Admission: $5 per session. Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Location: The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove at the corner of Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont. Information: 419-332-2081 or www. rbhayes.org. FALL OPEN HOUSES Oct. 19 Seneca County Park District has one open house left this fall to make people aware of what its nature preserves have to offer. Each open house covers a different nature preserve, with activities such as riding tours, geocaching and hiking included. Admission: Free. Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Steyer Nature Preserve, 5901 N. Seneca County 33, east of Fort Seneca. Information: www.senecacountyparks.com and www.facebook.com/ SenecaCountyParks. OKTOBERFEST POLKA EVENT Oct. 19 The Bowling Green State University German Club and the Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages are hosting an Oktoberfest polka event featuring music by the Jay Fox Bavarian Band. Guests can dance to the music and enjoy a traditional German buffet featuring Bratwurst and German potato salad, which will be served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A cash bar serving soft drinks and beer will also be available, with a raffle among this year’s new activities. Admission: $10 for non-students which covers the buffet; free for students with a $5 buffet charge. Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Lenhart Grand Ballroom, Bowen Thompson Student Union, Bowling Green. Information: Kristie Foell at foell@bgsu.edu HALLOWEEN YOGA PARTY Oct. 29 Join spiders, ballerinas, ghosts, cowboys and other Halloween costumed yogis at a yoga party for children ages 5 to 11. Kids can wear a costume to this class as long as they can see, move and sit comfortably. They will learn not-so-scary breathing and poses, go on a Halloween adventure and play games. A treat will be provided at the end. Space is limited, so call and pre-register. Admission: $15 per child, two kids for $25. Time: 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Location: Harmony Yoga, 1100 Croy Drive, Suite C, Findlay. Information: Barb Matheny at 419-3066136 or barbmatheny@gmail.com. Music ORCHESTRA CONCERTS Today The Ohio Northern University Symphony Orchestra will present the concert “Pines and Mountains,” which will feature music from “Jurassic Park” and composer Jeff Midkiff’s “Mandolin Concerto.” Midkiff will serve as guest soloist for the piece, which mixes elements of jazz with bluegrass. Other works on the program include Edvard Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite 1” and the “Pines of Rome” by Ottorino Respighi. Admission: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for ONU faculty and staff, and $5 for ONU students and children. Time: 8:15 p.m. Location: Freed Center for the Performing Arts, 525 S. Main St., Ada. Information: Jack Jeffery at 419-772-2045 or j-jeffery@onu.edu. ‘COOL BEAUTY’ Today The Lima Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-2017 season-opening concert will feature two compositions by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Sibelius infused his reserved “Symphony No. 6” with characteristic simplicity evoking the feeling of new snow. This piece contrasts with his “Violin Concerto,” which juxtaposes cold intensity with a warm, singing melody in what has often been called his “polonaise for polar bears.” The 2016 Friends of the Symphony Young Artist Competition winner Seo Yon Park will bring the “Violin Concerto” to life. Admission: Adult tickets are $25 to $30; student tickets are $10 to $15. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, 7 Town Square, Lima. Information: Elizabeth Brown-Ellis at 419-222-5701 or www.limaciviccenter.com. JOAN ECKERMANN AND DANIEL R. BOYLE Today The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums’ “Music in the Parlor” series will feature singer Joan Eckermann and accompanist Daniel R. Boyle. They will perform music from the 1910s, the time period when the library and museums opened. Eckermann has a background as a music educator, soloist and choir director, and Boyle has a background as an organist, choir director and keyboard player, as well as creating piano compositions and choral music. Seating is limited, reservations required. Admission: $12. Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove at the corner of Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont. Information: 419-332-2081 or www. rbhayes.org. ORCHARD GUITAR FESTIVAL Today Jazz guitar legend Pat Martino headlines the second annual Orchard Guitar Festival, which continues today at Bowling Green State University. Master classes (free and open to the public) and a BGSU guitar alumni gathering round out the festival. Tickets can be purchased from the BGSU Arts Box Office at 419-372-8171 or visit www.bgsu.edu/arts. Admission: Pat Martino Organ Trio tickets are $10. Time: Martino Organ Trio performs at 8 p.m.; BGSU guitar alumni gathering runs 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Master class with Pat Martino runs 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Master class with Chris Buzzelli runs 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and master class with Jeff Williams runs 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Guitar alumni gather at Moore Musical Arts Center; all other events take place at Wolfe Center for the Arts, Bowling Green State University. Information: Amber Stark at 419372-8582 or alstark@bgsu.edu. FALL CONCERT Sunday Bluffton University will host a concert featuring its Camerata Singers, University Chorale and Concert Band as part of its homecoming weekend activities. The Camerata Singers, a select, 27-voice chamber choir, will perform two pieces that feature a solo instrument obligato of trumpet and saxophone. University Chorale, a 56-member mixed ensemble, perform a blend of traditional American folk tunes, hymns and arrangements by such composers as Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein. The concert Exhibits Photo provided JOHN MELLENCAMP will perform at the Stranahan Theater, Toledo, on Oct. 21. band includes nearly 40 student members, and the performance includes an arrangement of chorale preludes by William P. Latham, “Scenes from the Louvre” by Norman Dello Joio and an offering from David Holsinger. Admission: Free. Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton University. Information: Tricia Bell at 419-358-3285. U.S. AIR FORCE BAND AND SINGING SERGEANTS Oct. 23 The United States Air Force Band comprises 177 Airmen musicians whose musical virtuosity and military professionalism represents the Air Force and the USA to millions of people worldwide. The Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of the U.S. Air Force, comprises 20 professional Airmen vocalists who perform choral classics, opera, Broadway, folk songs, jazz, and popular and patriotic standards. Admission: Free. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, 7 Town Square, Lima. Information: 419-224-5222 or www.limaciviccenter.com. DOC SEVERINSEN AND HIS BIG BAND Oct. 23 “Heeeeere’s Johnny!” That leadin, followed by a big-band trumpet blast, was the landmark of late night television for three decades. The “Johnny” was Johnny Carson, the announcer was Ed McMahon and the bandleader was Doc Severinsen. Within a week of the final telecast in 1992, Doc Severinsen and his Big Band were on the road. Twenty-four years later they are stopping by Van Wert to perform their repertoire of Ellington and Basie standards, pop, jazz, ballads, big-band classics and, of course, “The Tonight Show” theme. Severinsen can still blow hard with his horn and hit the high notes, and he continues to surround himself with the best musicians in the business, whom he’s more than happy to give a turn in the spotlight. Admission: $20-$40. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 Ohio 118 South, Van Wert. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org. VIENNA PIANO TRIO Oct. 27 The Vienna Piano Trio will perform as part of Bluffton University’s October Artist Series. Founded in 1988, the trio is particularly successful in works by composers closely associated with Austria, such as Brahms, Schubert and Haydn. Tickets are available on the web, at http://tickets.bluffton. edu, or in person at the Marbeck Center information desk. Admission: $25 for adults, $20 for senior citizens and non-Bluffton students, $10 for children ages 6-13, and free for children 5 and under. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton University. Information: Tricia Bell at 419-358-3285 or bellt@bluffton.edu. LES STROUD Oct. 29 Fans of Les Stroud’s reality TV series “Survivorman” on the Discovery Channel know him not only for his insurmountable survival skills and camerawork, but also for his killer harmonica riffs showcased in several episodes of the show. Throughout his travels as Survivorman, Les has been immersed in nature, and the songs he’s written are testimonies to these personal adventures. His new single, “Arctic Mistress,” features Inuit throat singing recorded on an iceberg during the filming of an episode of “Survivorman.” He is the only producer in the history of television to produce an internationally broadcast series entirely written, videotaped and hosted alone. Admission: $25 adults, $20 Ohio Northern University faculty/ staff, $15 senior citizens, $10 students/children. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Freed Center for the Performing Center, 525 S. Main St., Ada. Information: www.onu. edu/freed. Theater ‘THE SOUND OF SILENTS’ Through May 18 Classics from cinema’s silent film era will be screened at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater with a live musical score played on the Skinner organ. Director Robert Wiene’s “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” (1920) shows Oct. 20; Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush” (1925) shows Jan. 19; Carl Theodor Dreyer’s “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (1928) shows April 13; and Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” (1927) shows May 18. Admission: Free for museum members, $5 for non-members. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Information: 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org. ‘DRINKING HABITS’ Today and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22 Audiences will be treated to a buffet dinner and a show when Off Stage Productions stages writer Tom Smith’s “Drinking Habits” in Van Wert. The play follows two sisters at a struggling convent who concoct a plan to secretly sell wine instead of grape juice to make the convent more profitable. When someone’s wine wins a big cash prize, two reporters go undercover at the convent to find the mysterious winner. Admission: $28, also covers dinner. Time: Dinner at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday meal at 1 p.m. and show at 2 p.m., doors open at 12:30 p.m. Location: Van Wert County Senior Center, 220 Fox Road, Van Wert. Information: Ed Eichler at 419-6052634. ‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ Today, Sunday The Heidelberg University School of Music and Theatre is staging the musical romantic comedy “Guys and Dolls” at Gundlach Theatre. The plot revolves around two unlikely pairings: a high-rolling gambler with a wholesome missionary and a showgirl dreaming of setting her life straight with a crap game manager who is a less than stellar example for her. Set in Manhattan, the story tells Nathan Detroit’s effort to find a new location for his notorious crap game despite being nearly broke. Nathan gets involved in a high-stakes bet with fellow gambler Sky Masterson that leads to a surprise romance, proving the lengths “guys” will go for their “dolls.” The production features some of Frank Loesser’s most memorable musical numbers, such as “Adelaide’s Lament,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “If I Were a Bell” and “Luck Be a Lady.” Call Pat Page in the School of Music and Theatre at 419-448-2073 to reserve tickets. Admission: $4 for senior citizens and youth under 18 and $5 for adults over 18. Time: 7:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. Location: Gundlach Theatre, 310 E. Market St., Tiffin. Information: Angie Giles at 419-448-2168 or agiles@heidelberg.edu. ‘THESE SHINING LIVES’ Nov. 3-6 Bluffton University will stage a production of Melanie Marnich’s play, “These Shining Lives,” based Gain Independence Proud supporters of our men and women serving in the armed forces • Phonak Audéo V hearing devices are tailored to give you the listening experiences you desire. • Focus on speech understanding • Comfort and ease-of use Communicate easily, anywhere, with everyone ‘SILENT TREATMENT’ Through Sunday “Silent Treatment” is an exhibition of work from Bluffton University art faculty members Andreas Baumgartner, Jim Fultz, T.R. Steiner and Philip Sugden. A reception for the artists will be held during Homecoming weekend from 10 a.m. to noon today. Admission: Free. Hours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center, Bluffton University. Information: Tricia Bell at 419-358-3285 or bellt@bluffton. edu HOT GLASS GALA AND AUCTION Oct. 20 The Hot Glass Gala Auction assembles the works of established glass artists and emerging artists in one place to showcase the variety and possibilities of the art form. Over 100 works by 90 or more artists will be on display through Oct. 20, with the final auction to be held that day. The gala auction evening includes heavy grazing, performances by Toledo Symphony musicians, and a live auction of the most popular works in the exhibition. Proceeds benefit The Arts Commission and its programs and services. Admission: $85. Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Edison Building, 300 Madison Ave., Toledo. Information: http:// theartscommission.org/stories/ hot-glass-cool-music ‘ART IN FOOD’ Oct. 21-30 The TMA Ambassadors present “Art in Food,” a celebration of food’s role as a muse to artists and Instagram enthusiasts alike at the Toledo Museum of Art. By day, tour the table-for-two settings created by local designers and inspired by works of art in the gallery. By night, book a ticket for the chef lecture, gala, bartender battle, or gourmet dinner. The lecturing chef, Bill Yosses, is a Toledo native who served as the White House executive pastry chef under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. The exhibit coincides with the Glass Pavilion’s 10th anniversary, and honors the building’s history. Location: Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Museum admission is free. Event admissions, times, and information available at www.toledomuseum. org/events/art-in-food/ Ticket Watch Tickets are now on sale for the following events: John Mellencamp — Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Stranahan Theater, Toledo. $36.50-$119.50; 419-3818851, www.stranahantheater.org. Steve Vai — Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. $25-$55; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com. Lupe Fiasco — Oct. 26, 7 p.m., House of Blues, Cleveland. $26; www.houseofblues.com, www. ticketmaster.com. Dream Theater — Oct. 27, 8 p.m., Stranahan Theater, Toledo. $35-$65; 419-381-8851, www.stranahantheater.org. Jay Leno — Oct. 28, 8 p.m., Stranahan Theater, Toledo. $45$99.50; 419-381-8851, www.stranahantheater.org. Keith Urban — Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m., Huntington Center, Toledo. $55- $75; 419-255-3300, www. ticketmaster.com, http://huntingtoncentertoledo.com. Lecrae — Nov. 4, 8:30 p.m., House of Blues, Cleveland. $30$35; www.houseof blues.com, www.ticketmaster.com. Melissa Etheridge — Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. $42.50-$75; 800745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com. The Temptations — Jan. 29. 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. $29.50-$65; 800745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra — March 11, 8 p.m., Stranahan Theater, Toledo. $26$80; 419-381-8851, www.stranahantheater.org. Brian Wilson with Al Jardine and Blondie Chapman — April 22, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. $60-$125; 800745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com. Mental Health Moment By JAMIE WILKINSON-FRANKS Over the last few months, a common theme, teen sex, has been present in my office. I have had parents ask: “What do I say to my kid? How do I talk to them about sex? Can I just put a book out and let them figure it out? They will come to me if they have questions, I’m sure of it.” Then, I have youth in my office who are talking about sex. “My parents act like they don’t want to talk about it. They are never available. They would just freak out. We can’t talk about anything.” We live in a sexualized world in movies, TV, music, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Our children are exposed to sex at a young age. Their minds do not always know how to process the images they see or the messages they hear. It is our jobs as parents, educators or responsible adults to teach them what sex is, how to be respectful, and how to be safe. These conversations focus not only on the facts, but more importantly, the feelings, attitudes, and WilkinsonFranks values. Sex is not only a physical act or exploration. It is a way to demonstrate respect and personal value. These conversations can start at a very early age. By teaching your children personal boundaries, like asking “May I give you a hug?”, it sets the stage for physical respect and acceptance of their own and others’ personal space. As children grow, be open to ask their opinion about personal issues or ways that they see other youth being treated. Be willing to listen and ask questions. Take advantage of an opportunity. When you are watching TV and there is a sex scene or advertisement, ask the questions: “Do you know kids that are having sex? What do you think about sex? Have you ever had sex?” Be willing to admit that you don’t know all of the answers or if you have struggled with your own thoughts about the rules of sex: “When is it right to have it? How will you know if you are picking a good partner?” Ask your children about what different phrases mean. For instance, I did not know that “Netflix and chill” was about sex. It can be very empowering to your children when they feel like they get to teach you about experiences in their life. Creating an environment to talk about uncomfortable topics is very difficult, but the rewards are great. This lets your children know that they can approach you about anything, and there are many other topics that present themselves in life. Wilkinson-Franks is a licensed independent social worker with JWF Counseling, Findlay. If you have a mental health question, please write to: Mental Health Moment, The Courier, P.O. Box 609, Findlay 45839. Call to Schedule your FREE Phonak Audéo V Demonstration Today! 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I flipped on the TV and was waiting for it to warm up, hand poised over the dial ready to flip through the half dozen channels. An announcer began booming before a picture was even clear: “Welcome to ‘The American Sportsman.’ Today we will be fly fishing for Atlantic salmon with Bing.” I plopped myself on the floor with one of the sofa pillows. I don’t really remember all the details, but I do remember being mesmerized. It was the first time I had ever heard of a fly rod. Bing looked like he had just left church himself, complete with a tie and dapper felt fedora. He sported some kind of chest-high boots and was waving a rod that must have been 10 feet long. The line was thick and traveled in long looping casts which he repeated until he allowed it to float gently to the water. He would gracefully pull the rod back and the line would be tugged from the water and travel that beautiful arcing path behind him, then he would haul it forward then back again in some kind of aerial ballet. His jaw was clenched down on a briar pipe and he didn’t just look like he was showing off for some TV show; he was really enjoying himself. He finally landed a salmon and, pulling the briar from his lips, sang a smiling song that only Bing could pull off. He was genuinely happy; he wasn’t acting. I didn’t understand the rod, the methods or anything else about what Bing was doing. I only knew that I wanted to try this kind of fishing. I wanted to be that happy again. It was February, but I still Weekend Doctor By MARK J. JOHANNIGMAN Medication reconciliation is a term used by health care organizations to describe how medications are managed for their patients. The basic premise is that patients inform their health care provider of the medications they are taking, the medication strength, and how frequently they are taking the medications. The medications can then be continued, held, or stopped by the provider while they are caring for the patient. When the patients have completed their visit, any changes to the medications are then communicated to the next provider of care. While this seems simple, the reality is that it is a complex and critical process involving many steps and inherent risks. One of the risks involved is simply determining the right list of medications so that your therapy can be adjusted to get the right health outcomes. There is a list that the provider or providers want you to take; there is another list of what you actually have filled by a pharmacy and may be taking; and there is yet another list that includes what you are actually taking on a routine basis. Decisions are routinely made based on what your health care provider thinks you Johannigman are taking. For example, if a provider thinks you are taking your blood pressure medication when you really are not, they may add another medication to help control it if the readings are still high. If the two medications are then actually taken together, your blood pressure could drop significantly, causing health problems. Another risk is the accuracy of the medication list. Many patients have no list of their current medications, and those that do often have incomplete information. Minor differences in medication names can make a big difference in what you are actually taking. The dose of medication, how you are taking the medication, and when you are taking the medication are important. Some patients are poor historians and are not able to verbalize what they are taking. Without a written list, they sometimes only know their medications as a “blue pill that I take at bedtime.” In order to provide the best health care possible and reduce the risk of medication-related problems, Blanchard Valley Health System and other leading health care providers are integrating pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in medication reconciliation. Utilizing their knowledge of medications, appropriate dosing and side effects, the pharmacy group can catch many problems that would otherwise go undetected. Changes in technology now allow for the utilization of prescription claims data to view what patients actually have filled at pharmacies compared to what the provider actually has prescribed. The claims data also enables us to know if you have been compliant with your medications. The evolution of the electronic medical record allows for medication lists to be shared between health systems and select provider offices. Online patient health portals allow for secure viewing of medications that can be transmitted by the patients to their providers. Finally, the patient plays a significant role. Patients should always carry an updated medication list with them. They should also take their actual medication bottles with them to any hospital or provider visit. Medication lists should be reviewed by a pharmacist on a routine basis and patients are encouraged to ask questions about their therapy. While medications have the ability to significantly improve the health of our patients, they can also lead to significant risk if they are not managed appropriately. Johannigman is corporate director of pharmacy services and medical informatics for the Blanchard Valley Health System. Questions for Blanchard Valley Health System experts may be sent to Weekend Doctor, The Courier, P.O. Box 609, Findlay, 45839. ‘Stayin’ Alive’ beat helps save New York subway worker’s life NEW YORK (AP) — A New York subway worker has survived electrocution on the third rail thanks to a co-worker performing CPR to the beat of “Stayin’ Alive.” Monique Brathwaite tells the Daily News she remembers nothing about her fall onto the deadly rail that powers trains. The 35-year-old mother of four was hospitalized after Friday’s accident in a Manhattan tunnel during maintenance work. She later learned co-worker David Martinez rushed to her side to do life-saving chest compressions. Martinez says he suddenly remembered reading the rhythm of the Bee Gees’ 1977 disco hit song was perfect for CPR — 103 beats per minute. Brathwaite was badly burned and will need skin grafts. She calls Martinez her hero. Photo provided BING CROSBY’S guest spot on “The American Sportsman” (above) inspired columnist Jim Abrams, then 13 years old, to continue his efforts at fly fishing after losing his father. picked up a glass seven-weight rod and a Daiwa automatic reel at a sporting goods dealer, even though I had no idea how to use them. I then stopped at the library and checked out every book about fly fishing. My first casts with that rod were made across our snow-swept yard. The neighbors thought I was nuts. That now seems like a long time ago and, since that time, I’ve improved my equipment and my skills. More importantly, Bing had brought me something I thought I might have lost, something I still experience with each cast. Today too many of the shows about hunting and fishing concentrate too much upon the kill. It has to be the biggest, the most or at least the coolest video. They turn something natural into a competition and that just isn’t how most sportsmen operate. Sometimes, I think they miss the happy. I wish that Bing’s kind of show still played on a Sunday afternoon. There might be some kid that needs it. You don’t have to be the best, you just need to be. Along the Way: The Division of Wildlife will release more than 14,000 ringnecked pheasants at 24 Ohio public hunting areas this fall. The special youth upland seasons will be Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30. Pheasant releases will take place Friday, Oct. 21, and Friday, Oct. 28, to help enhance their experience. Small game hunting season begins on Friday, Nov. 4, with pheasant releases on Thursday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 23. A table of scheduled release numbers and locations can be found at bit.ly/2016ohiopheasant. These northwestern Ohio locations are included for releases: Killdeer Plains and Wyandot wildlife areas in Wyandot County; Willard Wildlife Area in Huron County; and Ringneck Ridge in Sandusky County. Pheasant hunting season opens Friday, Nov. 4, and remains open through Sunday, Jan. 8. Step Outside: • Hunter and trapper education class information and registration is found online at www. wildohio.gov. • The UCOA is holding mandatory information and safety training sessions for members prior to granting range access. Check the membership page for times and dates: www.ucoa-findlay.com. • Tomorrow: 50 bird trap shoot, practice opens 11 a.m., UCOA, 6943 Marion Township 243, Findlay. • Thursday: Women On Target pistol shoot, 6p.m. to 8 p.m., HCCL, 13748 Jackson Township 168, Findlay. • Thursday to Friday: Trap and skeet, 5 p.m., UCOA. Abrams is a retired wildlife officer supervisor for the state Division of Wildlife in Findlay. He can be reached at P.O. Box 413, Mount Blanchard, OH 458670413 or via email at jimsfieldnotes@aol.com. HOME Winter squash boasts health benefits By CANDACE MAK Say goodbye to soft-skinned summer squash and hello to its sturdy and stout winter cousin. A colorful collection of winter squash has made its debut at grocery stores and farmers markets. Choose from an affordable variety to add a tasty boost of nutrients to your meals. Did you know that you only need to eat half a cup of cooked butternut squash to get your entire daily value of vitamin A? Winter squash is a good source of vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin C. Vitamin A supports healthy eyes, potassium enables muscle function, and vitamin C supports healthy skin. In addition, winter squash may help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and respiratory disease. Kristen Stewart admits she’s a workaholic NEW YORK (AP) — Three films in this year’s New York Film Festival certainly qualify Kristen Stewart as a workaholic, but the actress doesn’t think that’s such a bad thing. “Oh yeah, I’m totally addicted, man... I get super obsessed with stuff, you know, and which is to a fault. But it’s served me well,” said Stewart. Since the “Twilight” franchise, the actress has quietly amassed an impressive body of work, including a trio of very different films at this year’s festival. They are “Certain Women,” directed by Kelly Reichardt; Olivier Assayas’s “Personal Shopper”; and Ang Lee’s “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.” With a diverse set of roles since portraying Bella in the “Twilight” series, Stewart doesn’t feel her evolution was intentional and says she just got lucky. “Honestly, it was not like a tactical approach, you know what I mean? I’ve always known that if I have a certain dynamic with someone or conversation, it’s either leading to productivity or not,” Stewart said. Besides acting, Stewart wants to direct, too, and working with Lee and Reichardt gave her a unique perspective, especially since the two take a completely different approach to directing a film. “I think they are both absolute geniuses when it comes to being composed, and when it comes to being aware of something that we’re not aware of. They see the invisible and they capture it, and that’s what I would like to do while making movies,” Stewart said. But Stewart leans toward Reichardt’s style. “Seeing Kelly steel-train her way through a movie that seems so natural, but is so deliberate... It makes me want to work now, like start working, now,” Stewart said. As for her own celebrity, Stewart doesn’t see herself as an insider. “I’m so famous,” Stewart joked before saying, “I don’t even know what that means.” Acorn, butternut, delicata, Hubbard, spaghetti squash and pumpkin are just a few of the choices available. Find one that is heavy for its size and has firm skin without cuts or soft spots. Store in a cool, dry place to keep it for three months. Rinse before use with cool water. Do not use soap. Winter squash can be microwaved, baked or steamed. Remember to scoop out the seeds and strings. To microwave, place cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish. Pour ¼-inch of water into the dish. Pierce skin many times with a knife, then microwave on high for six to seven minutes, letting it stand for five minutes. To bake halves, place cut-side up in a dish with ¼-inch of water at 350 degrees, uncovered for 45 minutes. Baked squash cooks as fast as a baked potato. To steam squash, it must be cleaned, peeled, and cut into chunks first. Then place it in a steamer basket over boiling water. It’s ready to eat when it forks easily. Use cinnamon and brown sugar or serve with apples and nuts to season it sweet. Add herbs and vegetable oil to give it a savory kick. Winter squash is easy on your wallet, simple to fix, and loaded with nutrients for better health. Here’s a simple side dish recipe to add fall flavor to your next meal. For more info, check out go.osu. edu/squash Squash-Apple Casserole Makes: 6 servings. Cost: $1.52. 2½ cups winter squash (acorn, butternut or Hubbard) 1½ cups apples (Macintosh, Granny Smith or rome) ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Wash, peel, and chop squash and apples (for extra fiber, keep peel on apples). Alternate layers of squash and apples in 8-by-8-inch pan; end with apples. Sprinkle spices over top and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes, until squash is tender. Nutrition information for recipe, 90g: calories, 40; total fat 0 g; cholesterol, 0 mg; total carbohydrate, 11g; dietary fiber, 2g; total sugars, 5g; protein, 1g; sodium, 0 mg. — University of Massachusetts, Extension Nutrition Education Program, Pumpkin Post/Banana Beat. Mak is a dietetic intern from Bluffton University at the Ohio State University Extension office in Findlay. THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND FREE CONCERT! Monday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Moore Musical Arts Center Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403 FREE tickets available from: www.bgsu.edu/musicevents or at the Wolfe Center for the Arts Mon.–Fri. 12–5 p.m. | Tel: (419) 372-8171 +FREE Admission + Tickets required + No reserved seats Proudly sponsored by The Courier www.usafband.af.mil E4 THE COURIER & REVIEW TIMES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 FOOD Garnishes like avocado, cilantro and lime wedges make Mexican tortilla soup special Mexican Tortilla Chicken Soup Start to finish: 45 minutes; Servings: 4 to 6 For the soup: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon pure ancho chili powder 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes 6 cups chicken broth, preferably low-sodium Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds) Canola or vegetable oil, for pan-frying 6 corn tortillas, halved and cut crosswise into thin strips Juice of 1 lime By KATIE WORKMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS To serve (optional, pick and choose): 1 or 2 avocados, peeled and diced 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves Salsa or pico de gallo 1 lime, cut into wedges Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until tender and golden, 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin, coriander and chili powder and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and lower the heat to mediumlow. Simmer uncovered (don’t let the soup come to a boil), stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just barely cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and let sit until cool enough to handle. Keep the soup gently simmering over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, pour the oil to a depth of 1 inch into a medium skillet and heat over mediumhigh heat. Line a plate with a couple of paper towels. When the oil is hot, add the tortilla strips in batches and fry, stirring often, until they are crisp and lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to the plate, and sprinkle lightly with salt while they are still hot. Shred the slightly cooled chicken, and stir it and the lime juice into the soup. Ladle the soup into soup bowls and top with the fried tortilla strips, along with your choice of diced avocado, cheese, cilantro, salsa and lime wedges. TODD COLEMAN / For the Associated Press ALMOST EVERY culture has its own version of chicken soup and the Mexican version spices it up quite a bit. Garnishes like avocado, cilantro, lime wedges and more can really make this dish a standout. I find it a source of great comfort that pretty much every culture, every cuisine, has its own interpretation of chicken soup. The Mexican version in particular speaks to me, scented with chilies and spices like cumin and coriander, riddled with slightly softened tortilla chips. In Mexico, whole chilies may be used, often toasted and then crumbled into the soup. I rely on dried chili powder, pure ancho if you can find it, but in this recipe, regular blended chili powder also works just fine. Cooking the chicken breasts in the broth enriches both broth and chicken, but if you are in a rush, go ahead and use about 3 cups of shredded cooked chicken, maybe from a rotisserie chicken. Need one more shortcut? Skip the frying of the tortillas; grab a bag of tortilla chips, lightly crush a few handfuls and use those instead. The garnishes are what make this soup so special. Do not be timid with the offerings: An assortment of shredded cheese, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, salsa and lime wedges will turn a comforting soup into a feast. You can make the soup ahead — stopping after adding the chicken — and keep it refrigerated up to four days. Reheat, adding the lime juice when you are ready to serve (and, of course, don’t fry the tortillas or prep the toppings until just before serving!). Spinach, Mushroom and Chicken Quesadillas Servings: 4 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, any kind, or a mix ½ teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup roughly chopped spinach Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 8 8-inch flour tortillas 1 cup shredded, cooked chicken ¼ cup chopped pitted black olives (optional) Sour cream and salsa to serve SARAH CROWDER / For the Associated Press QUESADILLAS ARE the perfect last-minute meal to throw together on trick-or-treat night. Kids can consume the cheesy wedges while gathering the pieces of their costumes. Simple, pre-trick-or-treat quesadillas allow for last-minute costuming By KATIE WORKMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS If you have kids, you know that thinking about dinner on Halloween is not easy. Getting the kids out the door with a little something in their stomachs besides candy is one of the few things you can do to wrangle a bit of order into this free-for-all holiday. My kids are too old to really rein in their candy consumption, so I just make something simple, think of some faraway yoga pose and look forward to rooting around in their bags when they get back. Quesadillas fit the bill nicely for Halloween: Kids can pick up the cheesy wedges by hand and eat while they look around for the missing pieces of their costumes. After they are on their way, the quesadillas pair nicely with a glass of wine for the grownups left manning the door at home (and the friends who are willing to hang out with them). This recipe’s particular combination of cheese, chicken and vegetables makes my family happy, but quesadillas are a wonderful springboard for combining all kinds of ingredients, so feel free to use what you like and what’s in your fridge. If you have leftover, simply cooked chicken, use it here. If not, this is what rotis- Combine the two cheeses in a small bowl. Heat 2 teaspoons of the butter in a skillet with a cover over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the mushrooms and sauté for about 8 minutes. The mushrooms will soften and probably release some liquid as they cook. Continue cooking until all of the liquid has been released, and evaporated, and the mushrooms start to brown. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted. Turn the vegetables onto a plate and set aside. Wipe out the skillet, then return it to medium heat and add a half teaspoon of butter. Place a tortilla in the pan and cook for 30 seconds, then flip the tortilla. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture over half of the quesadilla, and distribute a few tablespoons of both the sautéed vegetable mixture and the shredded chicken over the cheese, as well as some of the chopped olives, if desired. Top that with another 2 tablespoons of the shredded cheese. Flip the bare half of the tortilla over the filling, cover the pan, and sauté for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is golden and the cheese has started to melt. Use a spatula to flip the half-moon quesadilla and continue to cook, uncovered, until all of the cheese is melted and the underside is browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the quesadilla to a cutting board and let it sit for a minute before you slice into two or three wedges. Repeat until all of the quesadillas are cooked. Serve with salsa and sour cream. serie chickens were meant for. The olives are optional, but my kids love them. These make fat quesadillas, which are so much more soulsatisfying than those flat, underfilled ones. I’d much rather have two wedges of slightly overstuffed quesadillas than four wedges of skinny ones. If you prefer differently, use more tortillas and stuff them with less. You can keep the quesadillas warm on a baking sheet in a 250degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Cut them into wedges just before serving. In addition to sour cream and salsa, guacamole or diced avocado make fine toppings. W EEK END COMICS THE COURIER & REVIEW TIMES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 M I R R O R O N Y E S T E RY E A R Fred Hopkins dies The following news story first appeared in the Fostoria ReviewTimes in December of 1954: “30”,the newspaper symbol for “The End”,was written today to the long and illustrious career of Fred M. Hopkins, 79, publisher and editor of the Fostoria Review Times. An Ohio newspaperman for more than half a century, Mr. Hopkins had been a Fostoria publisher for more than 41 years. Mr. Hopkins died in Fostoria City Hospital today, December 15, 1954, 2:30 a.m. He became ill with a heart ailment early in October and was admitted to the hospital October 24. He had been in serious condition throughout that period. Services will be held Friday, 3:30 p.m. at the Mann Mortuary. E. Tappan Rodgers, Tiffin newspaper publisher and L. Glen Marshall, Fostoria, both 33rd degree Masons, will conduct the Scottish Rite services and the Rev. G. O. Brown, pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian church, will conduct the funeral services. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery. Active casket bearers will be J. J. Seever, Floyd Weber, Harry Gair, Bruce Theobald, Lowell Sewell, O. Dee Harrison, C. A. Moran, Dr. J. L. Murphy, all of Fostoria and Carl Kromer, Sandusky. Harry Stoneberger, representing the United Spanish War Veterans, will sound taps at the grave and the VFW firing squad will fire a salute. Honorary casket bearers will include William Cook, Charles A. Gribble, Burt M. Solomon, Dr. M. GENE KINN A. Prudden, James Sellers, Dr. A. O. Cole, Otto C. Harding, E. A. Harper, J. W. Wainwright, V. E. Switzer, Floyd Kinnaman, Charles E. Campbell, LaVerne Huth, Robert Hunt and Hal E. Stout. Fred Mead Hopkins was born in Epworth, Iowa, July 12, 1975, the son of Timothy and Augusta A. (Brown) Hopkins, both now deceased. His parents moved to Dubuque, Iowa, in 1877, where Mr. Hopkins made his home until he came to Ohio. His higher education was received at the State University of Iowa, from which he was graduated, in law, in 1895, receiving the degree Of LI,B. He was admitted to the Iowa bar and practiced law in his native state, while he also engaged in newspaper work in Dubuque for a time. At the outbreak of the Spanish American War, in April of 1898, he enlisted in the 49th Iowa Volunteer Infantry and participated in the Cuban campaign. He served as a first sergeant. In 1903, he became connected with the Toledo News Bee and the Toledo Times and in 1905, went to the Toledo Blade, where he was the city editor, from 1908 to 1912. He served as managing editor of the Toledo Times in 1912 and 1913. Mr. Hopkins purchased the Fostoria Daily Review, an evening paper established in 1850, in August of 1943. The Fostoria Daily Times, another evening paper, was purchased by his son, E. M. Hopkins and the two papers were consolidated into the Fostoria Review Times. Mr. Hopkins was married October 25, 1899, to Miss Carolyn C. Bertholet, of Prairie du Chen, Wisconsin. Both were patients in Fostoria City Hospital at the same time when they marked their fiftyfifth wedding anniversary. There are three children, Edmond Mead Hopkins and Mrs. Kenneth (Constance) Rice, both of Fostoria and Mrs. Warner (Virginia) Woodworth, Hollywood, Florida. There are four grandchildren,Judy and Winifred Rice and Dean and Diana Jane Woodworth. Mr. Hopkins was associated with many varied activities other than his newspaper work. When he was a cub reporter in Toledo, at the turn of the century, he was instrumental in organizing the Toledo Hotel Greeters, which grew into the Ohio Hotel Greeters and the Hotel Greeters of America. In the Ohio political campaign of 1916, he was chairman of publicity for the Repubican State Committee. During World War I, Mr. Hopkins was executive chairman of the Fostoria Red Cross Committee. In 1918, he was as candidate for secretary of state in Ohio and ran second in a field of seven. In 1920 and 1921, Mr. Hopkins served and mayor of Fostoria and in 1924, he was appointed postmaster of Fostoria. He served 12 years, discharging the duties with his customary thoroughness and efficiency. PEANUTS BEETLE BAILEY GARFIELD BLONDIE HAGAR THE HORRIBLE CRANKSHAFT CORY BARNES, FlickrCC ACTIVISTS WOULD LIKE the U.S. government to ban a class of insecticides called neonics that they blame for wiping out the bees that pollinate a majority of our food crops. DILBERT E A R T H TA L K What’s killing the bees? Pesticides are the biggest threat to our pollinators Dear EarthTalk: Did anyone ever figure out what has been killing all the bees, and is there anything we can do about it? — Gerry Sanders, Wichita, KS By now, we’ve all heard about bees dying across the U.S. and around the world. This isn’t just bad news for beekeepers: these amazing insects pollinate upwards of two-thirds of our food crops — all at no cost to farmers or consumers. All we need do is keep them around, which is proving to be more and more difficult. A third of all beehives in the U.S. have disappeared in the last decade alone, a situation that has been dubbed Colony Collapse Disorder. Experts say several factors are at play. First, global warming has changed weather patterns so profoundly that bees have been unable to adapt fast enough. Flowers now bloom so early or late that they don’t coincide with the active season of pollinators, so when bees emerge from hibernation the flowers they need for food have already bloomed. Another threat is habitat loss: development, urbanization and monoculture farming are decimating natural areas bees need to thrive. And a new generation of parasites is infiltrating hives and impeding chemical communication between bees. But perhaps the biggest threats to bees are some of the pesticides routinely used in agri- culture, particularly neonicotinoids. Commonly referred to as neonics, this increasingly popular class of insecticides is meant to eliminate pests, but has been proven to have an equally devastating impact on bees. Today, seeds are engineered with neonics from the start, so this harmful chemical is present in the plant, pollen and nectar. This chemical, approximately 6,000 times more toxic to bees than DDT, devastates bee central nervous systems and makes it impossible for them to relocate their hives. Those bees that survive a first encounter aren’t off the hook. They remain dazed and inefficient. Neonics have an addictive quality similar to that of nicotine for humans, so surviving bees inevitably return to treated flowers until their death. Policy changes must address this issue by rewarding farmers for sustainable practices and banning neonicotinoids for use as pesticides. Unfortunately, big agri-chemical companies like Dow Chemical and Syngenta make huge profits selling neonics and as such are reluctant to withdraw them. The European Union took steps to ban the use of neonics in member countries in 2013, although that ruling is currently under review. Meanwhile, in the U.S., a few cities and states have taken at least symbolic action to reduce neonics, but without a federal ban on the books such piecemeal efforts can’t do much to help. In Spring 2016, Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate calling for new policy initiatives and interagency coordination to restore and enhance pollinator habitat across the U.S. Key provisions of Merkley’s Pollinator Recovery Act include setting aside three million acres of public land as expanded acreage for “forage and habitat” for pollinators, g rant f unding for R&D to develop crops to resist pests without neonics, financial incentives and technical assistance for farmers that adopt pollinator-friendly practices, and expanded health monitoring and population tracking for bees and other key pollinators. Concerned Americans should urge their Senators to co-sponsor or support the Pollinator Recovery Act. After all, protecting bees isn’t just important to environmentalists but to anyone who enjoys avocados, almonds or any of the countless fruits, vegetables or nuts pollinated by our little black and yellow friends. CONTACTS : Greenpeace “ Save the Bees” Campaig n, w w w. g r e e n p e a c e . o r g /u s a / sustainable-agriculture/savethe-bees; Merkley Unveils New Proposal to Help Restore Pollinator Populations Across the U.S., https://www.merkley.senate. g o v /n e w s /p r e s s - r e l e a s e s / d u r i n g - n at i o n a l - p o l l i n at o r week-merkley-unveils-new-proposal-to-help-restore-pollinatorpopulations-across-the-us. EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of the nonprofit Earth Action Network . To don ate, vi s it www.earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk. org. FOR BETTER OR WORSE THE LOCKHORNS Subscription Payment Made Easy Receive Your Bill By Mail Pay 3 Mo., 6 Mo., 1 Yr. 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